Classic Jerk Turkey Burger

Jerk Turkey Preparation

I have been waiting to invest in a great smoker / grill to make all things ‘jerk’ … fish, turkey, pork and chicken. The original plan was to purchase my smoker this summer to give my Classic Jerk Turkey Burger a great grill stripe and more than a hint of smoke. Well lets say that dream is deferred to later as there were some twists and turns and bumps in the road. And as the proverbial phrase goes… when life gives you lemon, make lemonade!

Jerk Turkey Patties

To get an authentic jerk taste, you need the smoke from the pimento wood. However most of us living abroad compensate for this by allowing the jerk to marinate in herbs and spices over several days. We sometimes utilize the oven or a regular grill but that smoky taste is often missing. Mind you, its still delicious but its not like the jerk you get on the island. Whatever method you use, its a close second to what you can get on the sunny island of Jamaica. We accept it, we “make do” and we move on.

Grill Marks The Spot

I first made these awesome jerk turkey burgers for a group of co workers one weekend two summers ago. Believe me I just made them. Wasn’t trying to do anything special; as far as I was concerned the star of the day was suppose to be my Asian Chicken Kabobs. They loved it as well but they spoke about these jerk turkey burgers for weeks. That’s when I knew I had created something special.

Jerk Turkey Burger Pickled Red Onions

I have pan fried these succulent jerk turkey burgers on one occasion when the weather prevented me from using the grill. It came out just as beautiful. They were delicious, juicy and very easy to make and will have everyone coming back for more. i will be using my Lodge Cast Iron grill on my stove top to make these burgers.

The Trio

So here goes, you be the judge… try it and let me know what you think about these fabulous jerk turkey burgers.

Properly Dressed Trio

Classic Jerk Turkey Burger

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Ingredients

• 1lb ground turkey
• 2 table spoon panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons wet jerk seasoning
• 1 1/2 table spoon powder jerk seasoning
• 1 cup grated smoke Gouda cheese
• 1 green apple cored and grated
• 2 cloves garlic grated
• 1 table spoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
• Glaze for Burger:
• Combine 2 tablespoon maple syrup and 1/2 tablespoon jerk powder seasoning (Optional)
• Coleslaw
• 2 cups of shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup of shredded cole slaw (white cabbage mixed with carrots)
• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 2 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tomato thinly sliced
• lettuce leaves
• Combine vinegar and sugar
• Pour over cabbage mix well and set aside
• Barbecue Sauce
• 1/2 cup baby ruth sauce
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1 tsp powder jerk seasoning
• Mix well

Instructions

• Combine all the ingredients and mix lightly. (Do no over mix)
• Form patties to your preferred size and set aside to rest. Grease and heat grill
• Spray patties with canola spray and put a dimple in the center of each burger (it will help burger to keep its shape and prevent shrinking)
• Add to grill
• Grill for 7 minutes on each side last 2 mins brush with maple syrup mixture
• Add a slice of your favorite cheese allow to melt
• Build Burger
• Butter and Grill your favorite buns
• Add lettuce leaf on botton roll
• Add coleslaw
• Add tomato
• Add burger
• Add barbecue
• Close with another layer of lettuce
• Add top of bun

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